Category: Healthcare & Medical

The most important factors to keep in mind when choosing a flooring system depend on the conditions to which the floor will be exposed. Areas with high levels of pedestrian traffic are no exception. From retail settings to hospitals and educational institutions, facilities with high levels of foot traffic need to be equipped with flooring […]

The consistent levels of high humidity and fluctuating temperatures found in spas and saunas place unique demands on the materials used in the construction of these types of facilities. Wet rooms are also increasing in popularity, both in private residences and facilities such as high end gyms, hotels, and spas. A wet room is a […]

The appealing mosaic-like appearance of terrazzo makes it a highly sought-after flooring option. Terrazzo itself has been around for millennia, and was originally created by embedding chips of marble in a clay surface. More modern forms of terrazzo flooring have been created by exposing flakes of different rocks and minerals on the surface of concrete, […]

White flooring can be a huge asset in a healthcare or cleanroom facility, where being able to quickly notice and remedy spills and other sanitation issues is of utmost importance. It is a preferred color for many other industries and settings, but can be difficult to achieve and maintain long term. Many white flooring systems […]

Property managers of taverns and other food and beverage service facilities face the challenge of finding flooring solutions that are not only aesthetically pleasing, creating the desired ambience, but also highly functional and cost-efficient. Flooring needs can vary greatly — from the “front of the house” where patrons gather, to the kitchen and storage areas […]

Today’s healthcare flooring must accommodate a medical campus’s many departments, each with its own specialized function and environment. This can even vary from room to room—from laboratories to patient rooms, emergency rooms to operating suites, hospital kitchens to laundry rooms. When it comes to flooring, there can be different requirements for the specific level and […]

Abattoir & Slaughterhouse Flooring: Ensuring Sanitation Slaughterhouses are a messy business, to say the least. During construction and renovation, facility design and materials are chosen with extreme care respectivesafety and sanitation, and the flooring is no exception. There are many different requirements that slaughterhouse flooring and abattoir flooring must meet to not only ensure that […]

When choosing flooring systems for hospitals, there are a number of considerations to take into account and many different requirements that must be met. Studies have shown that the environment in which patients receive care has a measurable effect on medical outcomes and the patients’ recovery. As a major element throughout every healthcare facility, flooring […]

If you are considering new flooring for your facility, you may have come across the new “metallic” epoxy coatings. Facility owners love these floors for their designer looks and the attractive, upscale finish they bring to any room. Metallic epoxy floors—which typically incorporate fine, decorative pearlescent powders into the flooring surface—are desirable for more than […]

If your facility handles sensitive electronics or complex manufacturing equipment, it could be facing serious potential damage from static electricity within the room or workspace. The right type of electrostatic dissipative floor can help protect equipment from this type of failure. ESD epoxy floor coatings and ESD urethane finishes provide all the benefits facilities need, […]